Aco Marching Band Camp Browndown Camp, Hampshire 24 30 Oct 09

12 Jun 09

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ACO MARCHING BAND CAMP – BROWNDOWN CAMP, HAMPSHIRE 24 – 30 OCT 09

1. The development of Music within the ACO has largely been confined to the Concert Band for a number of years. However, with the catalyst of Cadet 150, we now have a requirement to form an ACO Marching Band. This will give all cadets involved in music across the organisation the opportunity to learn to play in a very large band during a week long camp and potentially be a major part of an important, historical cadet event. The camp will be formed into sectional and massed band rehearsals, culminating in a massed performance at the end of the week. Other activities will be planned during the week, which will include shooting and external visits. Further Marching Band Camps are likely to be held in Apr and Jul 10 from which approximately 70 cadets will be selected to form the ACO Band to take part in the Cadet 150 celebrations in London in July 2010.

2. We will be also looking for members of staff that are keen to instruct in any of the instruments listed or provide admin support for the camp. Any staff who wish to be considered for this event should e-mail Sqn Ldr N A Sermon RAFVR(T) [email protected] stating their name, unit, wing and what support they can offer.

3. This first camp will not have any minimum musical requirements, but close consideration should be given to comments by Bandmasters/Music Teachers and any OC reference so that the very best candidates can be selected for this opportunity. As such applications are sought from all cadets who play in squadron bands, school bands or participate in music making outside the organisation (an accepted list of instruments can be found on the attached application form). There are a large number of places available, but preference will be given to musicians who have been selected to perform at the National Marching Band Championships. The cost of the camp will be approximately £35; this will cover the cost of a t-shirt and additional activities. The closing date for cadet and staff applications is 15 Jul 09.

NA SERMON Sqn Ldr RAFVR(T) for COS ANNEX A TO D28-3 DATED 12 JUN 09

MARCHING BAND MUSIC CAMP 2009 – APPLICATION FORM

TO BE RETURNED TO HQAC (TG2) 15 Jul 09 (A completed copy is to be sent to Wg HQ / Sqn Ldr CCF)

Selection Criteria

Applicants must be: a. Able to read bass clef notation if playing Trombone, euphonium or tuba. b. Eligible to attend a camp (ACP237 Chap 3 para 30d). c. In possession of appropriate musical instrument. d. Recommended by Sqn Cdr. e. Recommended by Sqn Bandmaster or, where applicable, Music Teacher. f. Able to attend for the period of the camp (School absence approval should be sought prior to applying if required). COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS IN BLACK INK OR PRINT

SURNAME FORENAMES RANK

DATE OF BIRTH DAYTIME CONTACT No. EVENING CONTACT No.

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SQN/SCHOOL (CCF) WING REGION

INSTRUMENT (INSERT NUMBER FOR ONLY ONE FROM THE LIST BELOW)

1 Bagpipes 9 Side Drum 17 Baritone Saxophone 2 Bassoon 10 Tenor Drum 18 Tenor Saxophone 3 Bell Lyre 11 Euphonium (BASS CLEF ONLY) 19 Bb Cornet (Trumpet) 4 Bb Clarinet 12 Flute 20 Cavalry Trumpet (Eb/Bb) 5 Eb Clarinet 13 Flute AND Piccolo 21 Tenor Trombone (BASS CLEF ONLY) 6 Bass Clarinet 14 French Horn 22 Bass Trombone (BASS CLEF ONLY) 7 Drumkit (Music reader) 15 Oboe 23 Tuba (BASS CLEF ONLY) 8 Bass Drum 16 Alto Saxophone 24 Tuned Perc/Timpani

25 Drum Major

MUSIC EXAMINATION GRADE (PRACTICAL) ) Please note this is not a requirement for the application or attendance on the camp, but any information will aid the process.

BANDMASTER OR MUSIC TEACHER RECOMMENDATION. (COMMENT ON APPLICANTS MUSICAL ABILITY

A - 1 PARTICULARLY IF ABLE TO SIGHT READ. USE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY)

______(Signed)___ Sqn/CCF Section Bandmaster or Music Teacher Date

COMMANDING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION. (COMMENT ON SUITABILITY OF CANDIDATE TO ATTEND INTENSIVE TRAINING COURSE IN SERVICE ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL CADET SERVICE QUALITITIES).

A COPY HAS BEEN SENT TO WG HQ/SQN LDR CCF (as appropriate)

Rank/Position held

Signed Date

Unsigned applications will be rejected. Applications which reach HQ AC after 15 Jul 09 will be rejected.